Event details
Middle and high school teens- join us for a new program series to connect, have fun, and build a supportive community!
Location
Multiple Locations
Category
Arts & Culture
Event Details
We’re excited to offer a series of programs that builds connections and fosters a fun, supportive community for teens.
These programs are free to the public thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors.
While free to attend, registration is required. Registration opens 2 weeks in advance at 12:00 pm.
Crafternoon
Learn to use graphite paper to transfer a printed image to a canvas panel, then paint it in acrylics. Use one of Creative Camps' intricate designs or come up with your own.
Location: The Chapel
Instructor: Megan O'Connor, Creative Camps NC
Outdoor Yoga
Enjoy the nature and tranquility of Dix Park with outdoor yoga. All fitness levels welcome! Plan to bring a yoga mat, a towel and a filled water bottle.
Location: Harvey Hill
Instructor: Aubrey Anderson
Crafternoon
Practice sketching the vibrant sunflower fields of Dix Park. Instruction will focus on pencils and watercolor, with freedom given to explore the beauty of the sunflowers in your own unique style.
Location: Magnolia Room Picnic Shelter
Instructor: Megan Upchurch and Alder Keene, Creative Camps NC
Vendor Market
Showcase your creative creations and trade or sell with others at this fun outdoor vendor market in the new Gipson Play Plaza!
Location: Gipson Play Plaza - Fountain Plaza
Raleigh Teen Connect Membership
In addition to registering through Eventbrite for each program, participation in all teen programming at Dix Park requires a FREE Raleigh Teen Connect Membership. The Raleigh Teen Connect Program gives teens (ages 12-18) access to current and upcoming City of Raleigh programs, facilities, events, amenities, and resources.
Sign up for your membership in advance through RecLink online. To sign up online, go to RecLink and click the green “Add to Cart” button. You will need to create an RecLink account or log on to your existing account. Dix Park will also have physical copies of the membership form available at each program. All members must get a signature from a parent or guardian over the age of 18.
Know Before You Go
- Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.
- This program takes place outdoors. Dress for the weather.
- There are temporary restrooms and water fountains nearby.
- The minimum age is 12 years old and minors must be registered and accompanied by an adult.
- If there is inclement weather, the class will be canceled and registered participants will be notified by email.
Visit our digital park map for location details and parking.
Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development.
Parking: ADA parking spaces for the Stone Houses are located behind the buildings off Tate Dr.
Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are available at the Superintendents House public restroom facility and in the Visitor Center.
Building Entrances: Ramps are located at the rear of the buildings.
Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org
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